Click to expand

×

Armadillo Does Christmas 2023 is a video pokie from Armadillo Studios / SlotMatrix released in December 2023. The game brings back the studio’s signature Armadillo character in a Christmas setting: snow, presents, trees, festive symbols, whiskey, sweets and a winter road create the cheerful atmosphere of a seasonal pokie.

The game area has 5 reels and 4 rows with 25 paylines. The main RTP version is 96.00%, with 94.00% and 88.00% options also available, so the final mathematics depend on the operator. Volatility is high, the betting range is listed as 0.20 to 100 and the maximum multiplier in the 96% version reaches x2758.

Game features

• Random Wilds
• Wild Reels
• Colossal Reels
• Random Multipliers
• Symbol Upgrade
• Instant Win
• Trail Bonus
• Trail Bonus Collections
• Party Spin
• Buy Bonus
• Turbo Mode

Random Wilds add 1 to 4 Wild symbols to the grid, while Wild Reels can turn selected reels completely Wild. Colossal Reels merge adjacent reels into large 2×2, 3×3 or 4×4 symbols, creating more prominent combinations on the 5×4 grid.

Bonus mechanic

The Trail Bonus is triggered by landing 3 Bonus symbols. One of 3 bonus-road maps is selected at random, and players move along the festive route while collecting different upgrades. Super Skis help collect coins along the trail, Hearts provide an extra life, the Christmas Tree improves presents and Candy Canes increase the Christmas Stocking multiplier.

Party Spin activates after collecting 4 Whiskey symbols. The fourth symbol triggers a free respin, adding another point of anticipation to the base game. Instant Win can immediately award a random payout from x1 to x200, while Random Multipliers apply x2, x3, x4 or x5 to all payline wins on the spin.

Theme and style

The pokie uses a Christmas theme. The reels feature Armadillo, presents, tree decorations, festive items, Wild symbols and bonus icons. The visual style emphasises snow, a winter mood, colourful gifts and the humorous appearance of the main character.

Armadillo Does Christmas 2023 belongs to the following categories: Christmas pokies, animal pokies, festive pokies and video pokies. It suits players who enjoy seasonal games, high volatility, Wild features, multipliers, bonus maps and the option to buy the bonus where operators enable it.

Popularity among players

Armadillo Does Christmas 2023 targets markets including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania and Malta. Its popularity comes from the Christmas theme, the Armadillo character, high volatility, 25 paylines and a rich selection of random features.

The game feels like a seasonal Armadillo Studios pokie with many quick events. The main appeal comes from the Trail Bonus, Party Spin, Random Wilds, Wild Reels, Colossal Reels, Random Multipliers, Symbol Upgrade and Instant Win.